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Waves say Aloha good-bye to wins in Hawaii tourney

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The No. 25 Waves lost both of their matches to No. 4 Hawaii in Honolulu Sept. 18 and 19. The Waves (7-5) took on the Rainbow Wahine (9-2) at the Stan Sherriff Center. This was the Waves' third loss in a row and according to head coach Nina Matthies Hawaii has earned their No.4 spot in American Volleyball Coach's Association rankings.Pepperdine lost the first match in three … [Read more...] about Waves say Aloha good-bye to wins in Hawaii tourney

The real deputy of Dodgertown

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From a family of four that can barely afford ballooning ticket prices to workers watching their 401(k)s turn into a 201(k)s overnight people in this nation are being gripped by the grim reality that is beginning to take shape.When the financial markets go so do smiles. So does happiness. Things are so bad The Happiest Place on Earth has cut its losses and relocated 30 miles to … [Read more...] about The real deputy of Dodgertown

In a wave of glory

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It's finally here. Three long years I've spent getting what some scholars call an "education" at this wonderful institution Pepperdine University.  During that time I've experienced things and been places that no amount of words on a page can ever hope to explain.I've met great minds that have shaped my perceptions of what I considered unshakeable opinions going so … [Read more...] about In a wave of glory

Men's tennis shakes off rust in Texas tournament

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It's called pre-season for a reason.With school back in session the Pepperdine men's tennis team took to the hard courts Friday and Saturday trying to shake off the rust as it kicked off fall tournament play. Led by a young inexperienced group the Waves posted only one first round win in singles but captured a surprising tournament victory in doubles at the 10th annual Racquet … [Read more...] about Men's tennis shakes off rust in Texas tournament

Board hosts volleyball tournament

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The Pepperdine Student Programming Board hosted a free outdoor volleyball tournament on Saturday called "Sand Between Your Toes." From athletic games to cultural events the Board organizes free weekend events on campus so that all students -- with or without transportation -- can attend.Four separate co-ed teams registered for the tournament and were ready to spend their … [Read more...] about Board hosts volleyball tournament